Gear Up Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the memories of the first responders on 9/11/2001 and those rescuers who continue to suffer and die because of illnesses sustained at Ground Zero. Founded by Vincent Forras, the organization acts as ambassadors of goodwill, bringing hope and life-saving firefighting equipment to fire fighters in the poorest of neighborhoods worldwide. Through our noble efforts, we strive to bring our world closer together after the tragedy of September 11.